Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport and get picked up for the drive to your hotel. Once you've settled in, take some time to wander around the neighborhood and get oriented. If there's daylight left, head over to Swoyambhunath Monkey Temple to see the temple and catch the monkeys before they settle down for the evening. Your tour manager will go over the itinerary for the week and answer any questions you have about what's coming.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (When you will be landed on kathmandu airport one of the our staff they will be show the company board and your name on exit point.)
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Tribhuvan International Airport
- Hotel check-in
Optional Activities
- Walk around the local area
- Visit Swoyambhunath (Monkey) Temple (if time permits)
Landmarks Swoyambhunath Temple Tribhuvan International Airport 
- Day 2
Dhulikhel and Namobudha
After breakfast, you'll drive about 35 km east to Dhulikhel, a quieter town outside the capital. If mountain views interest you, there's an option to climb up to Cho Oyu where you can see all the way to Himalchuli. From there, take a hike out to Namobudha, which is known locally for its views and religious significance. You'll head back to Kathmandu as the sun gets lower, arriving back at your hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Dhulikhel
- Hike to Namobudha
Optional Activities
- Mountain viewing climb in Dhulikhel (optional)
Landmarks Dhulikhel Namobudha Cho Oyu Himalchuli - Day 3
Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Square
This is a full day exploring historical sites around Kathmandu Valley. Start after breakfast by heading to Patan and checking out the surrounding villages there. Then drive over to Bhaktapur Durbar Square to walk through the old architecture and local streets. For lunch, you can either grab a meal at a restaurant or bring along a packed lunch so you don't break up your sightseeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day sightseeing tour
- Visit Patan and surrounding villages
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Optional Activities
- Lunch at a restaurant or packed lunch
Landmarks Patan Bhaktapur Durbar Square - Day 4
Kathmandu to Bhairahawa (Lumbini)
You'll catch a 45-minute flight from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa. Someone will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel to drop your things off. Later in the evening, take a short tour around the area to see the birthplace of Lord Buddha and get familiar with the town.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa
- Airport transfer and hotel check-in
- Evening sightseeing tour around Lumbini
Landmarks Lumbini - Day 5
Lumbini to Kathmandu
After breakfast, spend the morning on a guided tour through Lumbini, the main attraction in the area. Around noon, you'll drive roughly 14 km back to Bhairahawa to catch your return flight to Kathmandu. You should land back in Kathmandu by evening and head to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Lumbini
- Flight from Bhairahawa to Kathmandu
Landmarks Lumbini - Day 6
Kopan Monastery and Boudhanath Stupa
Following breakfast, visit Kopan Monastery to spend time at this well-known Buddhist site. From there, head to Boudhanath Stupa on the way back, which sits along your route. You'll return to your hotel by late afternoon or evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kopan Monastery
- Tour of Boudhanath Stupa
Landmarks Kopan Monastery Boudhanath Stupa - Day 7
Discovering Buddhism Workshop and Cultural Evening
Travel to the Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Centre for a full day workshop called 'Discovering Buddhism' run by monks, nuns, and scholars from Tibetan Buddhist traditions and other Buddhist schools. The specific topics and instructors will be sent to you a few days before so you know what to expect. That evening, there's a complimentary dinner featuring Nepali cuisine followed by a cultural dance performance from local dancers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Nepali cuisine with cultural dance program (complimentary))
Included Activities
- One day 'Discovering Buddhism' workshop at Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Centre
- Nepali cuisine dinner with cultural dance program (complimentary)
Landmarks Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Centre - Day 8
Departure from Kathmandu
After breakfast, your morning is unscheduled so you can shop around Kathmandu or do whatever you'd like independently. Depending on what time your flight departs, you'll be taken to Tribhuvan International Airport for your trip home.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (At last we will drop to your final detestation from kathmandu )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport
Optional Activities
- Shopping and independent activities in Kathmandu
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
